MORE CATS! (seeking vet recommendations)
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davis_squareI am a relatively new pet owner and I would like some advice on local veterinarians. My cat is young and healthy and just needs a wellness exam, and maybe some help with some sudden itchiness. Very routine. I am, however, "living on a budget" as they say. There are rave reviews for many vets in the area; Porter Square, Union Square, Winter Hill and Huron all have 4 to 5 stars on The Yelp, but I suspect they are all rather expensive. Also, since I am a new pet owner, I don't actually know what "expensive" is.
Do you have any suggestions for a reasonably priced cat vet in the Davis-ish area?
Could any of you tell me what to expect to be charged for a basic exam?
Also, I'm curious if any of you have tried the Merwin Memorial Free Clinic in Allston. It seems you just show up with your pet, are seen on a first-come-first-serve basis, and are only charged for medicines and materials (though they encourage donations). The downside is that there can be a crazy-long wait. I, personally, wouldn't mind waiting, but I suspect Pickwick might consider it An Ordeal. I also think it might be better to establish a relationship with a nearby vet, who would then have all of the cat's information on hand. But super-cheap vet visits are mighty tempting....
Do you have any suggestions for a reasonably priced cat vet in the Davis-ish area?
Could any of you tell me what to expect to be charged for a basic exam?
Also, I'm curious if any of you have tried the Merwin Memorial Free Clinic in Allston. It seems you just show up with your pet, are seen on a first-come-first-serve basis, and are only charged for medicines and materials (though they encourage donations). The downside is that there can be a crazy-long wait. I, personally, wouldn't mind waiting, but I suspect Pickwick might consider it An Ordeal. I also think it might be better to establish a relationship with a nearby vet, who would then have all of the cat's information on hand. But super-cheap vet visits are mighty tempting....
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Date: 2011-11-15 06:02 pm (UTC)You have hit the nail one the head with the downside, though. You don't develop a relationship with you vet, you just see whoever is volunteering that day.
Another thing, last time I was there it wasn't just a matter of having a long wait. The demand for their services had gotten so great that they had to turn people away, if thy knew they could only see 25 patients in a given day and there were 26 people in line when they opened, #26 gets sent home. I don't know if this is still the case, but I wanted to make you aware.